TMNT Crossover in Black Ops 6 Sparks Outrage Over Steep Prices

Frustration is mounting among Black Ops 6 players as costly skins dominate the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover. Discover why Activision’s pricing strategy is fueling fan discontent.

Black Ops 6 Faces Fan Backlash

High-Priced TMNT Skins in BO6 Crossover

The Season 2 Reloaded event in Black Ops 6, featuring a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover, has left fans frustrated due to pricey skins locked behind a paywall.

Unlocking Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello costs $20 per character, while Master Splinter’s skin requires a $10 Battlepass Premium Track purchase. The total cost reaches $100, excluding a $10 TMNT-themed weapon blueprint for Master Splinter’s weapon.

Fans are particularly upset because Black Ops 6, priced at $69.99, isn’t free-to-play. Comparisons to games like Fortnite are common, with Reddit user neverclaimsurv noting, “I paid $25 for all four turtles in Fortnite, a free game. This is outrageous.”

Beyond the game’s cost, fans are frustrated that skins purchased for Black Ops 6 are unlikely to carry over to future titles. Reddit user SellMeYourSirin remarked, “A full-priced game, soon to be replaced, has three battle pass tiers, two of which cost extra.” The first tier is free, but the others require payment.

As the top-grossing U.S. video game in 2024, Activision is likely to continue paid crossover events. However, sustained fan pushback could prompt changes.

Mixed Steam Reviews for Black Ops 6

With 10,696 Steam reviews and only 47% recommending Black Ops 6, players are voicing multiple grievances. Beyond expensive skins, issues include frequent PC crashes and rampant hackers disrupting multiplayer matches.

Steam user LemonRain shared, “Crashes have plagued this game since launch. The latest update makes it unplayable—I can’t finish a match. Reinstalling and support haven’t helped.”

Others report hackers ruining matches, with some players facing instant kills or enduring long lobby waits only to encounter cheaters. One user described a 15-minute wait followed by a hacked match.

In protest of Activision’s AI use, some players have turned to AI tools like ChatGPT to write negative reviews. Steam user Rundur stated, “Since Activision relies on AI instead of real staff, I had ChatGPT write this negative review for me.”

Despite these issues, Black Ops 6 remains a top earner, driven by its pricey battle passes, which outstrip costs in competing shooter games.